Clara Rose Turkovich, 86, of Center Twp., passed away Saturday, November 5, 2011, at her home.
Born October 1, 1925, in Ambridge, she was a daughter of the late Walter and Rose Swinarski. In addition to her parents Clara was preceded in death by her husband, Steve, in 1994 and her sister, Dolores Kuzma.
Surviving are her three daughters and sons-in-law, Joyce and Ronald D?Allessandris of Dayton, Ohio, Bonnie and Richard Heitzenrater of Ambridge and Cindy and Albert Magnotta of Center Twp.; five grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Valeria Niklewicz of Cranberry Twp. and Pearl and George Contray of Economy and many nieces and nephews.
At the request of Clara there will be no viewing or services. Private entombment took place in Mt. Olivet Catholic Cemetery Mausoleum/
The family would like to extend appreciation to VITAS Innovative Hospice Care and a special thanks to Clara?s granddaughter, Kim.
Arrangements were entrusted to Simpson Funeral & Cremation Services, 1119 Washington Ave., Monaca.
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